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I’m a technology user and fan. I was a school district technology director for twenty-six years, but at the same time, I witnessed a growing trend to look to classroom technology as a substitute for good teaching and learning. My…
I started using Linux in late 1990’s when there were few books around that explained the basics. One of my favorite hand guides back then was the One Page Linux Manual. It had lists of many basic commands that I…
Everywhere you look, whether in print or on the web, the rage is AI. I’m part of the group that sees potential in machine learning and how it might reshape our educational systems. All the major tech companies have embraced…
I’ve long been a writer, but writing and publishing have been challenging. Pencil or pen and paper and then endless sheets of paper for rewrites. My writing took off when my parents sent me to college with a typewriter. Lots…
I spend much of my day on the go whether walking around the village where I live or traveling nearby. During those walks and drives I’m often listening to podcasts or just thinking about content I read on blogs and…
A few days ago a friend sent me a message about an opportunity to work as a Maker Space coach at a local university. After discussing the opportunity with my wife she suggested I apply. I completed the online application…
Social networks have proliferated and they are at the center of much of our modern discourse. They can provide a level of sharing and learning that is not easily matched. Their asynchronous communication means that users do not have to…
In today’s world, nearly everyone owns a digital camera. Cameras are now integral components of smartphones and laptops. If you use consumer electronics, you likely have access to a digital camera. As a result, billions of digital images are available…
The dfc command in Linux is a powerful tool that provides users with file system space usage information. It is a tool similar to df which provides a snapshot your file system. Here is a look at my file system…
I have been using Mastodon for almost six years. I continue to be amazed at the quality of discourse and the diverse community of educators and folks interested in education in the Fediverse. If you are a person who is…